Ever since he was a precocious 5 year old who read the Bergen Record and then published his own neighborhood newspaper, Dan Alexander has always had an interest in the news. Alexander says he learns something new on this job everyday and that's what keeps it interesting. Alexander has been with New Jersey 101.5 for the past 10 years on the digital team writing news and working behind the scenes on a variety of projects.
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When will congestion pricing start for NJ commuters?
Acting MTA Chair and CEO John Lieber said the agency may delay the implementation of congestion pricing until at least June.
Chopper 6 crashed in NJ forest at a ‘very high speed,’ NTSB says
National Transportation Safety Board Inspector Todd Gunther said at a Friday briefing that the helicopter was at a shallow angle as it hit trees and came down at a "very high speed."
NJ congressman unhappy with investigation of spill that created Jersey Shore gunk
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone praised the Coast Guard's swift response to the reports of tar balls found at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch and in Monmouth Beach.
Giants QB Tommy DeVito makes it right with NJ pizza shop owner
Nino Coniglio, the owner of Coniglio’s Old Fashioned in Morristown, posted on the restaurant's Instagram that Tommy DeVito would not be appearing Tuesday after his agent doubled the appearance fee.
House burns in middle of flood waters in NJ
Video shows the house on Riveredge Road is completely surrounded by water from the Pompton River making it impossible for fire trucks to get through to the fire.
RWJ Hospital nurses ratify new contract, end strike
RWJ Barnbas Health announced Friday afternoon that they were notified by United Steelworkers 4-200 their members voted to approve a three year agreement first announced on Dec. 1.
Flight attendants hospitalized in Atlantic City, NJ
State Police Lt. Jeffrey Lebron said they were on board an empty plane just before 6 a.m. during a pre-flight check.
South Jersey family wins $50,000 for holiday home display
The New Jersey family that won Tuesday's “The Great Christmas Light Fight" episode used the prize money to start a bigger and brighter display.
Here’s what happened to the bull at Newark Penn Station
NJ Transit and Amtrak trains were delayed as police tried to capture the bull who was seen on video running along the Northeast Corridor railroad tracks.
Ex-NJ cop gets prison after terrorizing former girlfriend
During a plea hearing in September Erich A. Bennett, 47, admitted to making his ex-girlfriend fear for her life after their breakup in October 2022.
Vandal can’t stop NJ holiday light display from shining again
The drive-thru display called "GLOW! The Light Show" at Washington Township suffered a "significant amount of theft and property damage" early Sunday morning.
House fire displaces 16 Rutgers students in New Brunswick, NJ
New Brunswick Fire Chief William Borke told News 12 that the fire in the two-story brick house on Huntington Street in New Brunswick was well involved by the time firefighters arrived.